NHTSA recalls, safety ratings, and consumer complaints for the 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix.
| Trim | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 17 | 22 | 19 | $3,150 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,000 |
| 5.7L 8 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 18 | 25 | 21 | $3,850 |
| 3.8L 6 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,300 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 3-spd | 15 | 19 | 16 | $3,750 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,500 |
| 5.7L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,850 |
| 5.0L 8 cyl Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,500 |
NHTSA has not published 5-star crash-test ratings for the 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix. New vehicles are often added to the NCAP rating program after initial release; check nhtsa.gov/ratings for the latest status.
Component: EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A SMALL NYLON BUSHING IN THE CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL MAY SLIP OUT OF PLACE, CAUSING INTERMITTENT AND UNEXPECTED INCREASES IN ENGINE SPEED OR DIESELING (ENGINE RUN ON WITH IGNITION OFF).
Consequence: SERVO ROD ASSEMBLY COULD CATCH ON ENGINE COMPONENTS ANDRESULT IN A STUCK THROTTLE WITH POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: INSTALL A NEW BUSHING IN CRUISE CONTROL SERVO BAIL.
THE OHIO STATE HIGHWAY PATROL REPORTED THAT VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, OCCUPANTS LEFT THE SEEN BEFORE OFFICER ARRIVED. *YD
BRAKES FAILED.
FAILURE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN YOU APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO MOVE. *AK *SLC
The 1984 Pontiac Grand Prix has 3 NHTSA recalls and 3 consumer complaints on file. For the most detailed information about a specific vehicle, decode its VIN using our free decoder above.
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Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
SOME VEHICLES HAVE BUCKET SEAT BACK LOCKS THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 207, ANCHORAGE OF SEATS. IN EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT BACK LOCK MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Remedy: INSPECTION OF SEAT BACK LOCKS WILL BE PERFORMED. LOCKS THAT HAVE BENT, BROKEN OR MISSING HOOKS WILL BE REPLACED.